The older the judgment the less likely that you will be able to successfully contest its validity (and unlikely in your case). This does not mean,...

Will I loose my lawsuit settlement after a 7 year closed bankruptcy?

It all depends on when the wrong occurred: if the facts that gave rise to the lawsuit occurred before you filed your Ch 7 bankruptcy in 2009, then...

Am I able to file bankruptcy ?

What determines whether you can file for Chapter 7 (or Chapter 13, for that matter) is not what debts you have, but rather your income as analyzed...

What to do when you find out your being garnished?

If you are aware of the judgment, then presumably you know what court issued it. You could go to the courthouse and find out and go from there.

My first question is why can't you hire a new attorney? As long as you are in agreement regarding the payment of the Chapter 13 plan payments,...

Why do I have to pay a debt on a court ordered sieze of my car if I filed bankruptcy because obviously I can't afford to pay.

You do not have to pay this debt if you do not want the car back. If, however, you want the car back you will have to pay it because the creditor...

Can I qualify for a chapter 7 bankruptcy if my debt is 104,000. and I currently make 90,000. a year?

The amount of debt that you have has no bearing on your qualifying for Chapter 7. What determines Ch 7 eligibility is the two part test regarding...

How to place a lein on a debtors house? State of Michigan case.

Yes. You can garnish any bank accounts that are in his name, you can garnish his wages (assuming he gets a paycheck); you can have the sheriff...

Will I receive a discharge in my Chapter 7 bankruptcy case?

No it does not. Creditors (and the Trustee) still can object to your receiving a discharge (they have 60 days after the 341 meeting to object or...

You need to check your state's court rules (here in Michigan garnishee defendants--fur example, the debtor/defendant's employer or bank--have 7...